The Good Friday for bookmakers

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The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ did not seem high on the minds of those betting on the 12.27 at Walthamstow yesterday.

For the faithful, it was one of the most important days in the Christian calendar. For the punters excitedly waving betting slips as the pack of greyhounds sprinted from the traps to the finishing line, this Good Friday was better than any other.

Especially, of course, if their money was on number five.

The East London stadium was one of thousands of gambling venues across England, Scotland and Wales open for business yesterday. It was the first time that